Feeling actually a lot better!!! FINALLY! I can say I really only have about one episode a day of nausea. It's heavenly!
I'm definitely getting really excited about twins. It took me a few days to really wrap my mind around the idea that I'm responsible for two little lives at once, but I really am just so excited now. I can't wait to see them and have a really awesome life together. Adam and I have been going back and forth with names and ideas of what they'll be like. That's been really fun.
I think I'm going to wait and NOT FIND OUT THE GENDER! Shocking, I know. But you know what, I'm such a planner. My whole life is one giant schedule, as is Adam's. This is a moment that I will never ever forget. I want to be so excited to push my little babies out and here "its a boy and its another boy or a girl or two girls" I really want that moment. Adam is in total agreement. The funny thing is, its others that we tell that are like "What the HECK-- are you kidding?!?!?!" -- It's actually quite funny. But, YES, I am serious. I don't like knowing what I'm getting for Christmas and I don't like my surprises ruined-- this is the biggest surprise of my life, and I don't want to know it either. EXCITING!!!!!!
Oh, you ask "how will I plan, what will the nursery be, how can you be sure you're ready" --- to which I say. Babies really only need their mommy, daddy, diapers, food and blankets. I will get all the things they need and all the extra things they probably don't need-- and their nursery will be gender neutral and GORGEOUS!! I already have that planned. Actually, even if I knew the gender, I'd still do my nursery the same. I like either Red, Grey, and White OR Navy, White/Ivory, Seafoam. Furniture will be either distressed wood, Creme or Espresso. For clothing-- I love clean white, blues, reds, greens, yellows, orange... thats a lot of colors to chose from. Girls can wear blue and I'm not really a pink girl anyways.
So see-- all under control. Christmas will be very magical this year!! Full of Christmas surprises!
~~ Jaime
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Oh Santa-- I'm sorry I kicked mama's bootie for the first 9 weeks-- I can explain!
I think my little spuds should debut this Christmas in these little jumpers... seems TOTALLY fitting for any child of mine.
9 Weeks
We are officially in the less than 3% miscarriage rate zone... CHEERS!!
9 weeks and feelin' super fly!
~~ Jaime
9 weeks and feelin' super fly!
~~ Jaime
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| 2 months, 1 week with our Twinsies |
My Adam comes first, and babies come second! That's how we roll
I am blessed. Not only with two beautiful babies coming to be my angels this Christmas, but with the most amazing husband on earth. He is my rock, my best friend, my love, and the fight when I have no strength. He is truly my sun and my moon. We are going to be the BEST parents to gorgeous children. He came to me with a beautiful gift of love, thanks, and encouragement for this incredible journey we just jumped on.
Two new eternity bands to represent each of our little babies... how do you have words for this token of love. Its too much. Love you sweetheart! ~~ Jaime
Two new eternity bands to represent each of our little babies... how do you have words for this token of love. Its too much. Love you sweetheart! ~~ Jaime
You better NOT pout, You better NOT cry... The Keel twins are coming to town!
THE ULTRASOUND IS IN... HOT OFF THE PRESS...!
Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!! TWINSIES!! Comin' at us 12-22-12.
Okay pick up your jaw, and get back on your chair. It took me 24hours to grasp this, so I understand if you are either laughing uncontrollably, or re-reading this a couple times.
Let's start from the beginning. Thursday night, I was so anxious and nervous for our appointment the next morning that I could barely even sleep. I tossed and turned all night. My head was racing-- is the baby ok, is it's heartbeat ok, what will they do, test me for, what do I expect!!!!
Morning has come. I ate some breakfast-- got sick immediately afterward, SHOCKER! We got dressed and ready, and Adam and I were off. Dr. Gaiser is our OB. Her office is literally right across the street from us. It's SO fantastic!
We got in and waited, I sat and tapped my foot a million times a minute and Adam seemed pretty chill- also not a shocker.
They took me back, and weighed my rotund bum-- that was my favorite part by the way, and sent me to our room. I changed into my paper blanket. Since this is an early ultrasound they have to do everything vaginally. I really dont love that word- but it describes the procedure nicely. It's basically a wand the size of your forearm that they ram, ever so gently into your Queen Victoria.
Dr. Gaiser came in and answered ALL my questions-- SHE ROCKS!!!
I learned that I can still exercise and not be such a sissy about it either.
I learned I can drink SOME caffeine!! HELLO nurse!
I learned I can take 25mg of Unisom so this mama can get some shot eye
I learned I can take B6 to help curb some of this Exorcist style Flu
And I learned that all my symptoms are normal and hopefully will go away SOON!
Then we get to the ultrasound...
"okay go ahead and lay back, so I can jam this rod in there and see the goods"
The screen lit up and we were seeing lots of black, and then MY BABY!!!!!!!
My baby... and then... My baby had a friend--- Holy CRAP! Is that a second baby???
"Oh my gosh! Jaime, you have twins-- two babies!!" That was when I lost my marbles and started crying like a total fool. Adam was as white as a ghost and still not sure what he was looking at. I pulled it together to look again--- and the best moment of my life was on the screen. Two little babies and two of the strongest heartbeats I have ever laid eyes on. Round TWO of tears. I was just in heaven! I was so overjoyed and so scared and SO HAPPY!!! Dr. Gaiser said the babies look BEAUTIFUL, and perfect and so healthy!
They appear to be identical. I only had one egg this cycle, and by the ultra sound, they can see that the top of the two sacs is open and joined, so its leaning towards identical. We wont know for sure until they are born.
The top baby is measuring 3 days older than the lower baby-- she felt that the top baby was the initial embryo and the second baby took off shortly after.
Our Due Date is 12-22-12. I may go earlier. They wont let me go longer than 36 weeks, but the likelyhood of going around 32 weeks could be.
Are you still on the floor? Ill join you.
The Lord answers prayers in the the most AMAZING ways!!! Thank you to God for this double blessing. We are thrilled. And TERRIFIED!!!
Bring on the diapers!!
Next ultrasound is in 4 weeks!
~~Jaime
Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!! TWINSIES!! Comin' at us 12-22-12.
Okay pick up your jaw, and get back on your chair. It took me 24hours to grasp this, so I understand if you are either laughing uncontrollably, or re-reading this a couple times.
Let's start from the beginning. Thursday night, I was so anxious and nervous for our appointment the next morning that I could barely even sleep. I tossed and turned all night. My head was racing-- is the baby ok, is it's heartbeat ok, what will they do, test me for, what do I expect!!!!
Morning has come. I ate some breakfast-- got sick immediately afterward, SHOCKER! We got dressed and ready, and Adam and I were off. Dr. Gaiser is our OB. Her office is literally right across the street from us. It's SO fantastic!
We got in and waited, I sat and tapped my foot a million times a minute and Adam seemed pretty chill- also not a shocker.
They took me back, and weighed my rotund bum-- that was my favorite part by the way, and sent me to our room. I changed into my paper blanket. Since this is an early ultrasound they have to do everything vaginally. I really dont love that word- but it describes the procedure nicely. It's basically a wand the size of your forearm that they ram, ever so gently into your Queen Victoria.
Dr. Gaiser came in and answered ALL my questions-- SHE ROCKS!!!
I learned that I can still exercise and not be such a sissy about it either.
I learned I can drink SOME caffeine!! HELLO nurse!
I learned I can take 25mg of Unisom so this mama can get some shot eye
I learned I can take B6 to help curb some of this Exorcist style Flu
And I learned that all my symptoms are normal and hopefully will go away SOON!
Then we get to the ultrasound...
"okay go ahead and lay back, so I can jam this rod in there and see the goods"
The screen lit up and we were seeing lots of black, and then MY BABY!!!!!!!
My baby... and then... My baby had a friend--- Holy CRAP! Is that a second baby???
"Oh my gosh! Jaime, you have twins-- two babies!!" That was when I lost my marbles and started crying like a total fool. Adam was as white as a ghost and still not sure what he was looking at. I pulled it together to look again--- and the best moment of my life was on the screen. Two little babies and two of the strongest heartbeats I have ever laid eyes on. Round TWO of tears. I was just in heaven! I was so overjoyed and so scared and SO HAPPY!!! Dr. Gaiser said the babies look BEAUTIFUL, and perfect and so healthy!
They appear to be identical. I only had one egg this cycle, and by the ultra sound, they can see that the top of the two sacs is open and joined, so its leaning towards identical. We wont know for sure until they are born.
The top baby is measuring 3 days older than the lower baby-- she felt that the top baby was the initial embryo and the second baby took off shortly after.
Our Due Date is 12-22-12. I may go earlier. They wont let me go longer than 36 weeks, but the likelyhood of going around 32 weeks could be.
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| FIRST ULTRA SOUND Identical Twins-- Baby A and Baby B Due 12-22-12 |
Are you still on the floor? Ill join you.
The Lord answers prayers in the the most AMAZING ways!!! Thank you to God for this double blessing. We are thrilled. And TERRIFIED!!!
Bring on the diapers!!
Next ultrasound is in 4 weeks!
~~Jaime
This and That
Holy flipping MOLY! Do I have MAJOR dairy farm update's. As a prelude, I'm now sporting a 38DD. That's two D's if it seems blurry to you.
Still sick, yep... still loving my bathroom floor. Have even drummed up a few new decor ideas for the small space I now live in most the day. Mr. Toilet, Mr. Saltine, and I party in the powder room around the clock---
I often ask myself if it's okay to feel this rotten, and then I'm reminded that I actually DID say that I wish I had more symptoms so my pregnancy would feel "real". SHAME ON ME!!!
Mother's Day weekend, we went up to Akron to spend the weekend with family and friends. I packed my cooler full of "flu foods" which pretty much consisted of yogurt, crackers and frozen waffles. Exciting. It was so fun to see little Violet-- It really gets me excited for my little bundle. She's so cute and Reggie was so great with her.
I shared the news of my pregnancy with everyone and gathered lots of great tips. It was pretty special. I was BEAT though, and really excited to get home.
I went to Pei Wei to get dinner the night we came home and had my first "im starving" meltdown right in the restaurant-- that wasn't embarrassing!! Have mercy Jaime-- get it together. We got home Sunday and started the countdown till our FIRST ULTRASOUND!!
Still sick, yep... still loving my bathroom floor. Have even drummed up a few new decor ideas for the small space I now live in most the day. Mr. Toilet, Mr. Saltine, and I party in the powder room around the clock---
Mother's Day weekend, we went up to Akron to spend the weekend with family and friends. I packed my cooler full of "flu foods" which pretty much consisted of yogurt, crackers and frozen waffles. Exciting. It was so fun to see little Violet-- It really gets me excited for my little bundle. She's so cute and Reggie was so great with her.
I went to Pei Wei to get dinner the night we came home and had my first "im starving" meltdown right in the restaurant-- that wasn't embarrassing!! Have mercy Jaime-- get it together. We got home Sunday and started the countdown till our FIRST ULTRASOUND!!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Rotten
Almost at 9 weeks..."How am I feelin?" you ask... Rotten. I had no idea that morning sickness would feel this way. Don't ask me how I thought it would feel, because honestly I don't know. I guess you just can't ever envision feeling the actual feeling of sickness. It 24/7 nausea. Not always throwing up, but the persistent nausea never LEAVES! I can't handle this much longer. It's slowing me down. I get up, feeling "ok", VERY HUNGRY in the morning. Lately, I've been making some hot oatbran. That seems to be perfect for me. For breakfast, yogurt is all that works out usually. Then I'm back to sick-- laid up, crying, begging for mercy, S-I-C-K. It comes in waves most definitely. One minute, I think maybe I'm ok. Next minute, I'm curled up around the toilet.
I've managed to keep food down pretty well when I can stomach. Very particular about what I eat though. I find I have no appetite at all most of the time. But when hunger strikes, I'm pretty dead set on whatever my mind is telling me. Chicken Salad/Cheddar melts with pickles was on the menu today-- toasted. Awesome, and stayed down-- WINNING!
Tonight, I am going to try some rice and a little grilled salmon. Sounds okay now, but give me a few hours- I may change my mind.
So guess what tomorrow is... FIRST ULTRA SOUND!!!! happy dance.
Hopefully I don't break their scale. I'm sure I've gained weight-- I feel like I'm packing a dozen trays of biscuits underneath my clothes. Its very attractive. Especially when I cinch it in with a nice belt. LOL
~~ Jaime
Monday, May 14, 2012
Into my 8th Week
How far along? Into my 8th week
Total weight gain : up to 145, I feel like an overstuffed couch
Maternity clothes? No, I told you, I am resisting!!! Ill take the large maxi dress, thanks.
Stretch marks? no, please don't joke about that either
Skin, Hair & Nails: Hair is definitely better than it was, nails are still the BEST they've ever been my whole life.
Sleep: Still sleeping horrible. Found out I can take 25mg of Unisom, but not every night. So once in a while I sleep just "ok" rather than not at all.
Best moment this week: The discovery of Lemonade and DiBella's Subs. Lemonade kills this Exorcist style vomiting acting I have persistent ALL DAY-- and DiBellas has some pretty rockin subs, oh wow YUM!
Miss anything? Caffeine, and normal appetite and NOT feeling sick 24/7
Movement: cramps
Anything making you queasy or sick: Pretty much everything- depends on the time of day.
Gender: keeping that a surprise
Labor signs: No way!
Symptoms: SICK AS A DOG!!! nausea and throwing up. insomnia. cramps. fatigue.
Belly button in or out? Innie
Can you see your toes? Shockingly yes
Happy or moody most of the time: weepy for sure
Looking forward to: The first ultrasound!!!! This Friday
Near Death cured by LEMONADE!!!!
I found the holy grail for the first trimester... LEMONS!! I have been SICK AS A DOG! Clearly jinxed myself with all my "i feel super" talk. This last week, starting Monday, I have been just so nauseous that I could die. It's the worst feeling, I get so so hungry, but can't figure out what I want to eat because everything sounds disgusting. I finally pick something, let's say yogurt, and 5 bites in I am sprinting to the bathroom to battle the bowl. I am miSERABle! I went everyday last week like this... and it's not morning sickness, its all the damn day sickness. Seriously why baby, why are you doing this to me!
Mid-week I ran into a lady at my gym- yes, I have still been good about going. It actually distracts my mind and gets me out of the house where the food lurks--aka: enemy. Anyways, I ran into this lady, she was 7 months pregnant and I just struck up convo by asking her about her due date etc. I told her I had been on my death bed and she told me to start chewing peppermint gum. "REALLY??!!" I said. I drove straight to the store to buy the whole shelf of Orbitz. Hallelujah!! It totally calmed my stomach that day-- I was in heaven. Well, that present from my gym Angel tapered off. By Friday I was a miserable SOB again. We had to go spend the weekend in Akron for Mother's Day-- I was excited to see the family, but honestly DREADING the trip and the weekend. I am just a sick puppy that would like to cry and talk to God about why I can't get a break from this torture rather than play "happy expectant mommy that feels super duper". Well, we went, I was a real peachy peach. Adam was such a good sport with me, even though I'm sure he wanted to lock me in the closet and block me out, either that or just open the car door and push me out. He really was so sweet and did all he could to get us through the weekend.
Getting home last night I was a GROUCH !!!!!!! I hadn't slept, I was starved, my stomach hurt, I wanted to hurl and I felt like a fat disgusting piece of road kill.
I went and picked up Pei Wei for dinner-- thinking "quick and easy"... WRONG. Guess Pei Wei is a hot spot for Mother's Day. I sat, trembling with tears welling for 30 minutes. I almost drove my keys thru the poor kid checking me outs eyeballs when he told me they were a little backed up. HORMONE HELEN... on the rise!
Finally got my food, sped home in tears, wolfed it down like a hungry bear cub and went straight to bed. Get me to dream land-- reality hasn't been treating me so well.
Alright so my grand finale to this lovely weekend... my discovery of the LEMON.
I have been googling, death by morning sickness for a week now. I'm certain that someone has died from this. I haven't found any evidence, but maybe they are keeping it under wraps so no one gets scared.
While searching again last night, I came across a blog in which a lady wrote about the effects of lemonade on morning sickness and how it curbs it.
DAMN STRAIGHT I was in the grocery again, searching for my next hopeful treasure. I yanked out the blender and made THE BEST LEMONADE in the universe. And what do you know.... BLISS.... TUMMY BLISSSSSSS.... I love you Lemon. You and I can be buddies for life-- don't make me break up with you... lets keep this romance alive until this first trimester passes. GOT IT!?
~~ Jaime & Monster Baby "Freddy C"
Mid-week I ran into a lady at my gym- yes, I have still been good about going. It actually distracts my mind and gets me out of the house where the food lurks--aka: enemy. Anyways, I ran into this lady, she was 7 months pregnant and I just struck up convo by asking her about her due date etc. I told her I had been on my death bed and she told me to start chewing peppermint gum. "REALLY??!!" I said. I drove straight to the store to buy the whole shelf of Orbitz. Hallelujah!! It totally calmed my stomach that day-- I was in heaven. Well, that present from my gym Angel tapered off. By Friday I was a miserable SOB again. We had to go spend the weekend in Akron for Mother's Day-- I was excited to see the family, but honestly DREADING the trip and the weekend. I am just a sick puppy that would like to cry and talk to God about why I can't get a break from this torture rather than play "happy expectant mommy that feels super duper". Well, we went, I was a real peachy peach. Adam was such a good sport with me, even though I'm sure he wanted to lock me in the closet and block me out, either that or just open the car door and push me out. He really was so sweet and did all he could to get us through the weekend.
Getting home last night I was a GROUCH !!!!!!! I hadn't slept, I was starved, my stomach hurt, I wanted to hurl and I felt like a fat disgusting piece of road kill.
I went and picked up Pei Wei for dinner-- thinking "quick and easy"... WRONG. Guess Pei Wei is a hot spot for Mother's Day. I sat, trembling with tears welling for 30 minutes. I almost drove my keys thru the poor kid checking me outs eyeballs when he told me they were a little backed up. HORMONE HELEN... on the rise!
Finally got my food, sped home in tears, wolfed it down like a hungry bear cub and went straight to bed. Get me to dream land-- reality hasn't been treating me so well.
Alright so my grand finale to this lovely weekend... my discovery of the LEMON.
I have been googling, death by morning sickness for a week now. I'm certain that someone has died from this. I haven't found any evidence, but maybe they are keeping it under wraps so no one gets scared.
While searching again last night, I came across a blog in which a lady wrote about the effects of lemonade on morning sickness and how it curbs it.
DAMN STRAIGHT I was in the grocery again, searching for my next hopeful treasure. I yanked out the blender and made THE BEST LEMONADE in the universe. And what do you know.... BLISS.... TUMMY BLISSSSSSS.... I love you Lemon. You and I can be buddies for life-- don't make me break up with you... lets keep this romance alive until this first trimester passes. GOT IT!?
~~ Jaime & Monster Baby "Freddy C"
Sunday, May 6, 2012
at 7 Weeks
How far along? Starting my 7th week
Total weight gain : up to 143, and I swear I could be popped with a pin and air would explode out. I'M SO BLOATED!!! Pre pregnancy weight 140.
Maternity clothes? I still am in denile, but jeans absolutely SUCK to wear. I have just been wearing lose pants or shorts and pretending I don't look like a human Twinkie.
Stretch marks? Nope
Skin, Hair & Nails: Hair is definitely better than it was, nails are still the BEST they've ever been my whole life.
Sleep: WORST SLEEP EVER-- definitely insomnia. I found I can take Unisom 25mg though-- life saver! I just wake up to pee every 2 hours and am SO thirsty all night long!!
Best moment this week: hitting 7 weeks. I am a stress ball, worried about my progesterone and these damn cramps! I had been hoping for symptoms like a moron-- welp, I got em'... I guess that was a BEST moment-- now its not so hot.
Miss anything? Caffeine still, and my appetite!!!! I miss veggie omelettes with cheese. I miss salads. I miss Chicken tacos. I miss feeling like I don't have the flu.
Movement: just bloating, gas, cramps
Anything making you queasy or sick: Oh YES... Raw Vegetables, Salad, Raw Chicken, Steak, Ground Turkey, Cheese.
Gender: It's far too early, but I'm leaning towards keeping that a surprise
Labor signs: No way!
Symptoms: cramps, dizzy when I stand up too fast. loss of appetite. feel SO FULL and SO BLOATED. Food adversion!!! Nausea. Insomnia. HUGE SORE BOOBS!! Moodiness. Weepiness. ( I sound fun don't I??)
Belly button in or out? In for now!
Can you see your toes? Yes! Surprisingly
Happy or moody most of the time: Ive been pretty moody- poor adam, and weepy! But mostly extremely HAPPY!!!!!
Looking forward to: The first ultrasound!!!! May 18th.
7 WEEKS!!
Yesterday was 7 weeks. It was a big day. I feel like everyday without spotting is a big day. I have been feeling like this is all a dream. I think maybe because I haven't or hadn't really felt any symptoms and haven't seen any proof other than my sticks, and the test at the doctor's office. Ever heard of cursing yourself?... Let me enlighten you, as soon as you smile or jump for joy at the fact that you are symptom free and feeling fine, the pregnancy monster comes and whips you in the butt.
My baby's 7 week congrats present to me was a nice sprint to the bathroom saying "no way" to vegetables. Already fighting me. I swear the thought of raw vegetables or salad sounds so gut wrenching discusting, I can't even think about it. Meat is a close second. Ground beef I could handle maybe, but chicken, or steak or ground turkey... stop it! YUCK!
I have been living and sometimes dying, for eggs---any way shape or form. English Muffins, Oatmeal, Rice, Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Almonds, Yogurt, Milk, All Bran, and Granola Bars... oh and my BFF Peanut Butter.
Other fruits sounds eh, kinda blah, and cheese isn't in my line up either.
I just find it so crazy how one day is great and the next I feel like Emily Rose from the Exorcist. I find I'm full of fun and awesomeness in the morning. I get to the gym, chug my
Powerade filled with Miralax...
OH! I haven't shed light on my other BFF Miralax. Oh, the love affair we have!! Its pretty special, especially when you're dying to lose 7 days worth of food that you've been carrying around like a pack mule. Bathroom Bliss, and it even comes in a pretty purple bottle so you feel more like a woman and less like cement mixer. I'm pretty certain I can drink this the entire 9 months, and you better believe I WILL BE!
We are halfway through the first trimester!! Loving Eggs, Miralax, and Drawstring pants... Hi little baby, so far Mommy is loving the little tricks you play on me. xoxo
~~ Jaime
Little Reggie and Mama...
This BLOATING crap can kick FLIPPING rocks!!!
I am SO over feeling like a two ton whale that just ate 50 sea lions for lunch. I swear I have never been so uncomfortable in my life. I wake up huge and go to bed huge. I eat and Im huger or I eat like a bird and I'm still flipping HUGE! UGHHHHHH! I put my jeans on today and couldn't even button the damn things- and yes they were from my "large size" collection-- not my "one day I'll fit into them" side. I'm miserable. I have read forum after forum on the topic of 1st trimester bloating and discustingness, and I do find its a common topic of conversation. It does add a little calmness to the mind to know that others feel like a jumbo Jack. I asked Adam today if I had a muffin top in my jeans and he so sweetly said "NO" and made the hand signals to show me how my body curved from the back, shaping me like an hour glass. Bless him.
In reality, this is me today...
or I will be tomorrow thats for certain.
My mom told me to start talking to the baby. I told her I do, when I'm trying to button my pants or see a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror. I usually have great convos with baby during those times. Cheers to pregnancy! Lets get our game face on.
~~ Jaime
In reality, this is me today...
or I will be tomorrow thats for certain.
My mom told me to start talking to the baby. I told her I do, when I'm trying to button my pants or see a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror. I usually have great convos with baby during those times. Cheers to pregnancy! Lets get our game face on.
~~ Jaime
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Gym attire... no longer appropriate
Hello, did you know that spandex(you know, the stretchy material that is supposed to streamline your ass and legs) can in fact make your gut look like yeast rising...? yep it can, It can, and it did!
Today I ran my hands down my hips to make sure all was in place, as I was proudly striding on the elliptical, and "holy hell, what is this massive bulge!!!" literally, what part of my body is this!?!
Maybe I pull my pants up over it, yaaa that's a good idea... wait no, now i have a wedgie thats screaming "knock it off"... how is this starting now. I'm sure the back row was cringing at the site, wondering if I could feel my ass crawling up and out of my pants.
At almost 7 weeks-- stretchy should still be my friend, shouldn't it?? Well, not anymore-- we are not friends, I am boycotting spandex. Me and drawstring-- we're headed towards the holy land together. On to plan B.
Today I ran my hands down my hips to make sure all was in place, as I was proudly striding on the elliptical, and "holy hell, what is this massive bulge!!!" literally, what part of my body is this!?!
Maybe I pull my pants up over it, yaaa that's a good idea... wait no, now i have a wedgie thats screaming "knock it off"... how is this starting now. I'm sure the back row was cringing at the site, wondering if I could feel my ass crawling up and out of my pants.
At almost 7 weeks-- stretchy should still be my friend, shouldn't it?? Well, not anymore-- we are not friends, I am boycotting spandex. Me and drawstring-- we're headed towards the holy land together. On to plan B.
Back to Basics...
EGGS... but not just any type of egg-- I need it scrambled, or hard boiled. Otherwise, someone ELSE can cook it in a pan and make sure there is nothing over easy about it. In addition, add a English Muffin or some sort of bread. Because I'm gluten free--- i'm limited, but it doesn't matter. Just toast it and butter it and throw it on my plate with my eggs.
That's really all there is to it these days. I was all about eggs and veggies and cheese, but now the thought of that sounds like a recipe for death.
I don't really get nausea, but the thought of things makes me want to gag. Or even opening the fridge to see raw meat-- oh my GOSH... stop it right now.
I am okay if someone else cooks whatever it is, but thinking about making food is discusting and NOTHING sounds good-- yet I'm starving. So... like the title reads, back to basics. Lets see how long this lasts.
That's really all there is to it these days. I was all about eggs and veggies and cheese, but now the thought of that sounds like a recipe for death.
I don't really get nausea, but the thought of things makes me want to gag. Or even opening the fridge to see raw meat-- oh my GOSH... stop it right now.
I am okay if someone else cooks whatever it is, but thinking about making food is discusting and NOTHING sounds good-- yet I'm starving. So... like the title reads, back to basics. Lets see how long this lasts.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I know why they call boobs "Jugs" now... I have them
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Baby's 1st Gift
I don't know if I mentioned, but the targeted due date is Christmas Day-- 12/25/12. So how perfect when we received these DARLING shoes as our 1st baby gift from our dearest friends Dave and Carissa.
They are so cute, I swear I could sleep with them under my pillow!!!! Thank you Dave and Carissa. They are so special to me. I love them and cannot wait until Baby Keel can wear his or her first Christmas shoes! <3
They are so cute, I swear I could sleep with them under my pillow!!!! Thank you Dave and Carissa. They are so special to me. I love them and cannot wait until Baby Keel can wear his or her first Christmas shoes! <3
Welcome to your new second home-- The Doctor's Office
Monday, April 30th, was my first scheduled appointment. This was not the first ultra sound, but it was the first time I'd go see the office, meet the staff and do all my blood work.
The office wasn't too far from the house, but to my surprise, is actually INSIDE the hospital. I have never been to an office that was inside a hospital before. It felt really professional and serious. LOL!
The staff was all great. I did ask for a urine pregnancy test. If you recall my last post, I've been really stressed out about knowing all is still in there and "ok." It came back POSITIVE-- happy dance!
So onward we went to a room where we reviewed ALL of my medical history-- A LOT! We reviewed insurance, and payments going forward, and I got my big booklet of pregnancy questions and what to expect. Then I did my blood draw-- by the way they took enough for a transfusion, so hopefully they used the leftover to save a life.
I felt much better after leaving the office. I still worry. Coming from all that I have, I just want to get through the worry road. I have booked a trip to New Jersey for my sister's Bridal shower and Bachelorette party, and I can't make it. They said that with my progesterone being low, that my risk of miscarriage is too high to chance being away from home and my doctor. I am upset, not so much for me, but I'm just feeling guilty because I want to be there for Lauren. I know if anything happened I'd absolutely never forgive myself and always wonder. So, putting myself in that chance is not an option. Bummer :(
Aside from the worry and change of plans, believe it or not, I am still full of love and happiness and definitely do not go one minute without thinking about my little baby inside.
May 18th... next appointment... FIRST ULTRASOUND!
~~ Jaime
The office wasn't too far from the house, but to my surprise, is actually INSIDE the hospital. I have never been to an office that was inside a hospital before. It felt really professional and serious. LOL!
The staff was all great. I did ask for a urine pregnancy test. If you recall my last post, I've been really stressed out about knowing all is still in there and "ok." It came back POSITIVE-- happy dance!
So onward we went to a room where we reviewed ALL of my medical history-- A LOT! We reviewed insurance, and payments going forward, and I got my big booklet of pregnancy questions and what to expect. Then I did my blood draw-- by the way they took enough for a transfusion, so hopefully they used the leftover to save a life.
I felt much better after leaving the office. I still worry. Coming from all that I have, I just want to get through the worry road. I have booked a trip to New Jersey for my sister's Bridal shower and Bachelorette party, and I can't make it. They said that with my progesterone being low, that my risk of miscarriage is too high to chance being away from home and my doctor. I am upset, not so much for me, but I'm just feeling guilty because I want to be there for Lauren. I know if anything happened I'd absolutely never forgive myself and always wonder. So, putting myself in that chance is not an option. Bummer :(
Aside from the worry and change of plans, believe it or not, I am still full of love and happiness and definitely do not go one minute without thinking about my little baby inside.
May 18th... next appointment... FIRST ULTRASOUND!
~~ Jaime
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